September 2016
Freelance Embroidery Collection
Saloon 33
Brazilian e-commerce Saloon 33 commissioned a capsule collection with focus on commercial embroidery design for a high street costumer. Full control was given to all decisions about the collection: selection of fabrics, design of garments, technical drawings, development in liaison with factories, styling and production of shoots. Pieces from the 'Galaxy Gang' collection have been worn by internationally known Brazilian celebrities like rapper Flora Matos and Karol Conka (who opened the Olympics Ceremony in 2016). Many items are already sold out in all sizes. Link to shop: http://saloon33.com.br/categoria-produto/colecoes/galaxy-gang-carmen-manzano/

June 2016
Hand & Lock xTopshop
Customization Specialist
Hand &Lock’s concession on the shop floor at Topshop is a service that provides customized monogramming and embroidery services on demand. It taught me how to multi task even in stressful situations that require excellent customer service.

January to March 2016
Mary Katrantzou
Embroidery Intern
Responsibilities consisted of research tasks, developing experimental and final embroidery samples by hand or machine, strong Illustrator and Photoshop work, material sourcing online and in London.